Let's Stop, Recognize, & Celebrate
When you give at Grace, you fund the ministry that God has placed before our church. With God's guidance, our Leadership, Elders, and staff work to steward funds responsibly.
Let's Celebrate!
General Fund & Causes
Throughout the year, you have the opportunity to fund not only specific causes, but also the general fund that keeps Grace Fellowship running financially. Here are some highlights from 2023...
GENERAL FUND
When you give to the General Fund, you make ministry happen. In 2023, $7,158,000 was given. This money supported ministries throughout Grace Fellowship including:
- the purchase and support of curriculum and supplies for Grace Kids, 678, HSM, The Commons (young adults), and Men’s and Women’s Bible Studies.
- fulfillment of financial commitments to support Grace’s global and local partners
- maintain, clean, update, and care for Grace’s multiple buildings
- provide benevolence funds to our local communities (this includes covering funeral expenses for unexpected circumstances; gifting rent, utilities, groceries, and other financial support for those facing challenges; etc)
- pay pastors and church staff
CAUSES
In 2023, you gave more than $701,000 to specific causes designated by Grace. This includes opportunities like:
- Christmas Eve Offering – $156,838
- Dollar Club – $179,936
- Christmas in July – $72,009 (not including the 3,993 physical items donated)
- Golf Outing in support of Lower Lights – $26,275
- Student Camp/Conference Scholarship Fund – $48,466
- Global Partners & Disaster Response – $195,000
- Benevolence – $23,000 (for families who have experienced loss or hardship)
The Weekend Service
What's happened within the Weekend Service!
Every person who walks through Grace's doors has a name, and along with that name, a story. Each number that you see below represents that - a person and a story that found their way to Grace. We're so excited to celebrate each and every one!
Average Weekend Attendance
3,567
(this is an increase from 2022 when we saw an average of 3,092 people each weekend!)
Baptisms
211
(student & adult)
New Guests
3,352
(this is an increase from 2022 when we welcomed 2,845 guests!)
Volunteers
1,835
(we welcomed 397 NEW volunteers in 2023 across all campuses!)
Grace Students
(Students 6th - 12th Grades)
Lives are Changing!
At Grace, we strive to come alongside families and provide age-appropriate environments for our kids and students. We believe that our kids and students are part of the next generation, and so we work to create a space with these four considerations: relationships, age-appropriateness, creative Bible teaching, and fun!
Students in Groups
951
(students 6th-12th grades; that's 98 MORE students than engaged group in 2022!)
Student Camps Attendance
1,093
students 3rd-12th grades (compared to the 853 that participated in 2022!)
The Commons
(Young Adults 18-29)
Young Adult Ministry is Growing!
The Commons is a gathering of young adults (high school grads - 29 years old) at Grace Fellowship who seek to live Jesus-centered lives in their Young Adult years.
Small Group Attendance
205
(average weekly across all campuses)
Summer Attendance
205
(average weekly summer sessions across all campuses)
Adults at Grace
Moving from Rows to Circles
At Grace, it's important to come alongside people as they explore who Jesus is. Whether "new" or "old" in your faith, Grace has a place for you.
Adults in Groups
2,448
(that's 324 more adult participants than in 2022!)
New Partners
158
(that means 902 people have said "yes" to taking an important step in owning their local church)
Message Series at Grace
You Asked, We Answered
In 2023, Grace taught through 13 different message series. Based upon your feedback, watches, and reviews, we identified the "Most Watched" and "Most Impactful."
Want to watch or re-watch your favorite message? Use the button below!
Most Watched Messages
#1 - "Thanks" | Words That Will Change Your Life (Week 1)
#2 - "Enough" | Words That Will Change Your Life (Week 5)
#3 - "Right Foundation" | Future Me (Week 1)
Most Impactful Series
#1 - My Response Is
#2 - What Do You Believe...Really?
#3 - Selah
! New Campus Alert !
Lithopolis Campus Launched
578 People
Lithopolis launched August 27, 2023
62 NEW Families
At least 62 NEW families have joined Grace via Lithopolis
More than 1,000
We've reached more than 1,000 people through local impact events
Not Coming Down Initiative
Pickerington Campus Addition
Opening in 2025!
$2,561,000 Given to Date
Goal - $4 million
Pledged - $3,574,000
Pledges vs Non-Pledges
Dollars given by pledgers - $2,176,000
Dollars given by non-pledgers - $385,000
Total Gifts - 10,343
Gifts from pledgers - 7,807
Gifts by non-pledgers - 2536
What An Amazing Year!
Just for Fun
Miles Traveled By Grace Global Teams
46,624
(equals 1.9x around the globe)
Minutes of Songs Sung
815
Starbursts Distributed
37,600
(handed out at Grace Kids across all campuses)
Gallons of Coffee
5,200
Your faithfulness endures to all generations; you have established the earth, and it stands fast.
Questions?
Do you have questions about your giving statement? Do you have other questions surrounding the Annual Report? Ask us!